Sep 24 Trump administration expands overtime to 1 million workers By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Most Americans earning less than $35,308 a year will now be paid time and a half for any work over 40 hours a week. The rule is a scaled back version of an Obama-era proposal. Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: Trump addresses the 2019 United Nations General Assembly Trump delivered a roaring defense of nationalism and American sovereignty even as he tried to rally a multinational response to Iran's escalating aggression. Continue reading
Sep 24 Earthquake strikes near Puerto Rico but no injuries reported By Dánica Coto, Associated Press A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck 49 miles off the island's northwest coast late Monday. Continue reading
Sep 24 Puerto Rico braces for flooding from Tropical Storm Karen By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Forecasters said Tropical Storm Karen would unleash heavy rains across the northeastern Caribbean on Tuesday that could cause flooding and landslides. Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: Trump confirms he ordered aid to Ukraine to be frozen before phone call By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Trump said he did so to fight corruption and urge European nations to share in helping out Ukraine. Continue reading
Sep 23 Florida man charged with making racist threats asks for bond By Mike Schneider, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A white man charged with cyberstalking and making racist threats against a black activist in Virginia was ordered Monday to remain in custody, in a case that could test the boundaries of when online trolling becomes a criminal threat. Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 6:18 Judges weigh Trump’s family planning funding rule By PBS NewsHour A panel of appellate judges on Monday considered whether a Trump administration rule on federal funding for clinics that make abortion referrals may remain in place while legal challenges work their way through the courts. More than 900 clinics, many… Continue watching
Sep 23 Watch 3:06 Seniors unleash their inner adrenaline junkie with this nonprofit’s help By Julia Griffin To inspire and embolden seniors to stay active, the nonprofit My Jump grants wishes like the chance to skydive, ride in the Goodyear blimp or drive a race car. There are less pulse-racing requests too, like vow renewals, first-time train… Continue watching
Sep 23 Trial begins for former Dallas cop who fatally shot neighbor By Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press Opening statements were set to begin Monday in the murder trial of a white Dallas police officer who fatally shot a black neighbor in his home, a shooting the officer has said happened after she entered the man's apartment by… Continue reading
Sep 23 U.S. soldier arrested for talk of bombing news network By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Jarrett William Smith, a 24-year old private first class infantry soldier stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, was charged with one count of distributing information related to explosives and weapons of mass destruction. Continue reading